Sec. 2402.114. DRIVERS AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. A driver who is authorized to log in to a transportation network company's digital network is considered an independent contractor for all purposes, and not an employee of the company in any manner, if:
(1) the company does not:
(A) prescribe the specific hours during which the driver is required to be logged in to the company's digital network;
(B) impose restrictions on the driver's ability to use other transportation network companies' digital networks;
(C) limit the territory within which the driver may provide digitally prearranged rides; or
(D) restrict the driver from engaging in another occupation or business; and
(2) the company and the driver agree in writing that the driver is an independent contractor.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 231 (H.B. 100), Sec. 1, eff. May 29, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation
Subtitle C - Regulation of Transportation Services
Chapter 2402 - Transportation Network Companies
Subchapter C. Operation of Transportation Network Companies
Section 2402.101. Insurance Required
Section 2402.102. Shared Rides
Section 2402.104. Digital Network Identification of Drivers and Vehicles to Passengers
Section 2402.105. Electronic Receipt
Section 2402.106. Intoxicating Substance Policy
Section 2402.107. Driver Requirements
Section 2402.108. Digitally Prearranged Rides Only
Section 2402.109. Passenger Acting in Unlawful, Disorderly, or Endangering Manner
Section 2402.110. Display of Digital Identification
Section 2402.111. Vehicle Requirements
Section 2402.112. Nondiscrimination; Accessibility
Section 2402.113. Accessibility Pilot Program
Section 2402.114. Drivers as Independent Contractors
Section 2402.115. Agreements With Local Entities for Large Events